Bogged down by questing for the perfect swing mechanics, we lose sight of the human element and its influence on our performance. We sadly fall victim to only training the technical movements while being unequipped to face the real-world situations of golf. Golf is not played in a vacuum. We have to interact with other players, different courses, […]
Drill #1: In a mirror, check your set-up position. How is your grip, alignment, posture, weight distribution? These fundamentals are significantly vital to all levels of golfers. Drill #2: For five minutes, make a practice swing with or without a club, standing on one leg. Alternate between the right and the left leg. Can you finish in […]
Harness your inner warrior and be aggressive in bunkers. Even though the shot’s distance is normally short, a full swing is often necessary to create enough clubhead speed and momentum to get the ball out of the bunker. Aim an inch behind the ball, and trust your stuff. Dodie Mazzuca is the author of “Golf Sūtras,” “Daily […]
Golf is never “easy.” It’s intense. We are constantly faced with three options: Give up. Keep going. Make a new way. Every golfer has been frustrated enough to scream, “I quit this game!” In the golf world, there is a half-truth jestif you haven’t quit at least ten times, then you’re not a real golfer. However, if we are […]
April Fool’s Day or not, it’s always the season for giving the gift of better golf. Here are the game-improvement gifts for every golfer questing for fun and improvement: Top 10 gifts for your favorite golfer (including yourself):10. New golf outfit. You can never have too many cute outfits. If you’re not playing well, at least you will […]
Traveling soon? Whether it’s a long car ride or an uncomfortable flight, travel and other posture-slumping activities can negatively impact our swing. Use this basic shoulder stretch (pictured above and modified stretch below) to counterbalance rounded shoulders and improve posture. A lengthened spine creates the conditions in the setup position for more consistency and power throughout […]
How far is too far? Depending on physical flexibility and range of motion, the “textbook” backswing length for optimum efficiency is when the club is parallel to the ground. Test this theory on your backswing to discover if it enhances your swing speed and ball striking consistency. Every body is different, so be mindful of “textbook” […]
Missing fairways? Check these driver fundamentals before rebuilding your entire swing: Monitor ball position. Position the ball off the left/front heal. Manage grip pressure. Extra tension (and testosterone) do not create more distance. “Pause for applause.” Make sure the transition from backswing to downswing is not rushed. Feel a subtle “pause” before initiating the downswing with the legs. […]